Divas of Colour is back for 2018. As you would expect, this year again is focused on a very important cause; Mental health awareness, tagged, Mind Your Mind.
Ahead of the official launch of the mental health awareness campaign, Divas of Colour’s Faustina Anyanwu has created a pledge urging women to stop being ‘strong’ and start seeking for help when they need it. She said,
“The #MindYourMind Campaign simply is asking women of colour to stop being ‘strong’ and start seeking for help when they need it. The essence of this campaign is to spread knowledge and information within Black and ethnic minority communities, especially women. That is why we want you women to take the pledge to #MindYourMind.”
Divas of Colour Mind Your Mind Pledge; created by Faustina Anyanwu
In 2017, mental health is still heavily stigmatised and seen as an omen. So many deny and are reluctant to speak out on their mental health statues or how they feel at a time for fear of being isolated or stigmatised.
“We want people to know that;
– Mental health illness is not different from malaria, or any other illness.
– It is not your fault or sin that caused your mental breakdown rather your hiding and denying it will make it worse.
– Mental illness doesn’t care who you are, what you want to achieve or whether you have kids or elderly parents to care for. It will strike if you do not #MindYourMind.”
Ladies join the convo, follow @DivasofColour on all social media. Use the #MindYourMind to share your stories and thoughts. Most of all find out how you can be a part of this year’s Divas of Colour 2018 festival. Visit the website – www.divsofcolour.com
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